Renée Rippberger Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Governance Studies / Anti-Corruption, Democracy, and Security

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

I created and managed all events related to the Global Policy Area, coordinating with university programs and community partners to provide forums of discussion for global events and national security.I assisted in coordinating the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows Program, a US Fulbright Exchange, at the University of Minnesota, with a cohort of 12 mid-career professionals from across the globe.

Yerevan, Armenia

As a Researcher and Editor, I led a team of international writers and reported on complex geopolitical issues, including corruption, financial crime, and sanctions within the post-Soviet space. My role as an Editor allowed me to oversee and guide our research team in producing high-quality reports on political and economic developments in the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa. I collaborated with our team to ensure their work was thorough, accurate, and insightful, while providing guidance and constructive feedback to help them grow and develop as writers and analysts.

Tartu, Tartumaa, Estonia

As an editor, I played an integral part of a team that worked towards enhancing the writing skills of non-native English speaking journalists. My role was to mentor and guide them towards achieving a fluent writing style and a smooth flow of ideas. I was also responsible for reviewing and editing submissions related to the South Caucasus, ensuring that they met the highest standards of quality and accuracy.

Yerevan, Armenia

I was responsible for analyzing and reporting on the relationship between Armenia and Iran, with a particular focus on how this relationship has evolved in light of the heightened tensions between Iran and the United States. My work culminated in the publication of a comprehensive report that provided valuable insights into the complex dynamics between Armenia and Iran. The report was prepared for the advisor to then-Armenian President Armen Sarkissian.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

As a Research Assistant, I had the opportunity to work closely with Dr. Joachim Savelsberg and provide research support for his book "Knowing about Genocide: Armenian Suffering and Epistemic Struggles". My primary responsibility was to conduct extensive research to document the conflicting international perspectives and responses to the Armenian genocide. In this work, I regularly translated media articles from French to English.Overall, my role as a Research Assistant provided me with a unique opportunity to deepen my understanding of the Armenian genocide and develop my research skills in a professional setting.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Courses assisted: Introduction to Sociology, Criminology, American Criminal Procedure

International Masters, Russian, Central European, East European And Eurasian Studies

This two year program allowed me to graduate with a joint degree from the University of Glasgow, University of Tartu and Jagiellonian.

Bachelor’S Degree, Sociology Of Law, Criminology, And Deviance; French Studies